Socialising my new puppy

[Rhys123m]

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Hello, we’re picking up our first puppy today. It’s also having an its first vaccine today.

My parents have 2 little dogs we want our puppy to socialise with. They had their last vaccinations 13 months ago, their next jabs are on Thursday.

Should I wait until my parents dogs have had their jabs or will it be ok to socialise them straight away?

 

[excuseme]

How old is your new puppy. Vaccinations can be done too early sometimes and the maternal protection can render the new vaccination as invalid !
My vet will not start until puppies are 9.5 - 10 weeks of age !

 

[Hemlock]

Also consider the huge upheaval for puppy - changed homes, parted from mother and siblings, taken to vet, new humans to "learn" - I'd say that perhaps any more new experiences before she has settled in with you would be overwhelming for a very young pup. Great that you have her welfare at heart and are trying to do the right thing, but I'd say slow down just a little. Bear in mind that the adult dogs might not be welcoming - some are, some aren't.
And we love puppy pictures!

 

[JoanneF]

I'd like to just nudge you towards this thread too - you are probably aware of this already but socialisation involves other things too.

Socialising your puppy

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